Functions Of Safety Power Window: Notes

Safety function is activated whenever driver door power window auto-up switch is operated.

1. Safety function condition

   When a force of 100 N (using the 10 N/mm spring) is detected while rolling up the window, the window will reverse.

2. Reversing distance of window (not activated when holding the auto-up switch)
   • When a jamming object is detected between 4 mm - 250 mm from top of the door.

     → Window reverses and pulls down to 300 mm from top of the door frame.

     Fig 1: Safety Reverse Turn Distance (1 Of 3)

     Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
   • When a jamming object is detected over 250 mm from top of the door.

     → Window reverses and pulls down to 50 mm from jamming position.

     Fig 2: Safety Reverse Turn Distance (2 Of 3)

     Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
3. Reversing distance of window (while holding the auto-up switch)
   • When a jamming object is detected while holding the auto-up switch.

     → Window reverses and pulls down to 25 mm from jamming position.

   • Auto-up function is not available during the 5 seconds from the above condition

     → When holding the auto-up switch, window operates in the manual-up mode. (Safety function is not activated.)

   • When holding the auto-up switch after 5 seconds from the above condition.

     → Window reverses and pulls down to 25 mm from jamming position.

   Fig 3: Safety Reverse Turn Distance (3 Of 3)

   Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
4. Safety function deactivated area

   Safety function is not available in 4 mm from top of the door.